Ticket Prices Frustration & Complaints

[GCANELOS]

I've been following responses to the news that FM is touring and the excitement that people have purchased tickets. I'm somewhat confused. Doesn't the price of the tickets have anyone other than me a little angry. I've been a fan for almost 40 years ( yes I am old, like the Mac themselves). I am a professional but I can't see the value in paying 800+ for a two hour show. When I saw FM in the 70's, I paid under $10 (I still have my ticket stub) for what I know was and will always a better show than what they can put on now. I understand inflation and higher costs but enough. This is just one more way that this country is going to hell in a hand-basket when the elitists are now running rock and roll.

[On Ice]

This is so sad. The reality is that they will charge what they think people will pay for tickets. I've never seen advertising for their shows this far in advance and seeing it on tv a few times a day tells me they want to get the cash flowing. And flow it will... as much as I would like to see the fab 5 back on stage, the Mirage DVD is a much more cost effective way to see them in their (while near the end of) prime.

[olive]

I've been following responses to the news that FM is touring and the excitement that people have purchased tickets. I'm somewhat confused. Doesn't the price of the tickets have anyone other than me a little angry. I've been a fan for almost 40 years ( yes I am old, like the Mac themselves). I am a professional but I can't see the value in paying 800+ for a two hour show. When I saw FM in the 70's, I paid under $10 (I still have my ticket stub) for what I know was and will always a better show than what they can put on now. I understand inflation and higher costs but enough. This is just one more way that this country is going to hell in a hand-basket when the elitists are now running rock and roll.

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the price is what people are willing to spend and it's only going to go higher.
I can easily afford 2 front row from stub hub and not sacrifice for it but I won't, no one is worth that and and if I couldn't the thought of putting myself into debt to see a group of aging rock stars puts me off I like them I have been to every tour since Rumours( i skipped SYWtour felt it was past what i am "willing " to spendback then ) but for 200 dollars or more I want to be touched inappropriately!


I swore off the arena shows after last year's tour everyone is out to out do each other Motley Crue has set the bar at $3,999.00 for their farewell tour I'm DONE .

[Steviegirl]

I'm relieved to see these sentiments because I was wondering if I were alone. I haven't missed an FM or SN concert in years and years--I always support them-- but these ticket prices just have me a little irked. And, as others have said, it's not the money; it's the principle. I (ALMOST) always travel for these shows, so it's fun and it's an event, but there's also considerable expense involved. Again...no big deal because it's one of the things I like and choose to do. I like to travel, I like to visit Relais and Chateaux properties, and I like to go to FM & SN concerts; HOWEVER, $1000.00 for tickets? No, I'm not doing that. It seems a little vulgar.

[mottabam]

http://www.cbc.ca/news/arts/what-s-behind-sky-high-concert-ticket-prices-1.1406115

Fleetwood Mac mentioned in this video report.

[olive]

so a 16 year old has cut off of $650

"At first, we only spent $350. Then, the next time, we spent $450," 16-year-old Bieber fan Cara Corbett and her best friend Tyra Bright told CBC News.

"This year, it was like $650 and I was like 'I'm done ... I'm not spending any more.'"

[FM77]

Why don't you just buy tickets with the regular on-sales that happen on Monday? Just because a few people here bought VIP tickets doesn't mean there aren't any left! I wouldn't pay $750 either but nobody has to, to see the show. Something is "worth" what someone is willing to pay for it. Free marketplace. FM didn't invent that.

Who cares if you're not in the first 5 rows? I don't get that obsession. Just enjoy the show. It's like being on an airplane--everyone gets there at the same time no matter what you paid to fly.

[mottabam]

I cut my 16 year old off at $200 last One Direction tour..she accepted it and seemed to understand. She will not be seeing them on their Stadium tour this year. She went with me to the MAC last year in the 5th row and said "I can't believe how good these seats are for so cheap". I laughed and thought Wow she thinks $190.00 each was cheap. I remember some great MAC concerts I went to in 82, 87, 90 etc that were all less than $35 bucks.

Here is another online article:

http://www.today.com/news/why-you-cant-get-tickets-hottest-concerts-6C10505415

[olive]

Why don't you just buy tickets with the regular on-sales that happen on Monday? Just because a few people here bought VIP tickets doesn't mean there aren't any left! I wouldn't pay $750 either but nobody has to, to see the show. Something is "worth" what someone is willing to pay for it. Free marketplace. FM didn't invent that.

Who cares if you're not in the first 5 rows? I don't get that obsession. Just enjoy the show. It's like being on an airplane--everyone gets there at the same time no matter what you paid to fly.

because those seat will be priced the floor to the middle and up the side lodge/ club seats will all be at PLATINUM PRICES the last few rows and the back of the arena will be at regular prices i am not paying for bragging rights or to fill an emptiness with in just for a chance at a decent seat


didn't you say you get your tickets for free ?

[Steviegirl]

Free marketplace. FM didn't invent that.



And we didn't invent refusing to pay prices we deem excessive.

[Wdm6789]

I've been following responses to the news that FM is touring and the excitement that people have purchased tickets. I'm somewhat confused. Doesn't the price of the tickets have anyone other than me a little angry. I've been a fan for almost 40 years ( yes I am old, like the Mac themselves). I am a professional but I can't see the value in paying 800+ for a two hour show. When I saw FM in the 70's, I paid under $10 (I still have my ticket stub) for what I know was and will always a better show than what they can put on now. I understand inflation and higher costs but enough. This is just one more way that this country is going to hell in a hand-basket when the elitists are now running rock and roll.



You know what is worse than this? Nosebleed seats for Miley Cyrus are $200. That is what disgusts me. Fleetwood Mac is a legendary band, classic rock n roll royalty, it's appropriate that their prices are a little high, but for Miley Cyrus? You have got to be kidding me. I'm in my 20s and I hate contemporary music it is terrible. I wish more people could see that.

[Steviegirl]

You know what is worse than this? Nosebleed seats for Miley Cyrus are $200. That is what disgusts me. Fleetwood Mac is a legendary band, classic rock n roll royalty, it's appropriate that their prices are a little high, but for Miley Cyrus? You have got to be kidding me. I'm in my 20s and I hate contemporary music it is terrible. I wish more people could see that.

Good point~THIS does seem like a sign of the apocalypse.

[goldustsongbird]

I don't want to hear anyone in the band talk about needing money after this.

[elle]

And we didn't invent refusing to pay prices we deem excessive.

yup. last night i saw some great seats pop up for FM show in my area, lower bowl. i put 2 in the cart. $400+. nah. couldn't pull the trigger.

[elle]

the elitists are now running rock and roll.
well, r'n'r is 60 years old.

[elle]

Why don't you just buy tickets with the regular on-sales that happen on Monday? Just because a few people here bought VIP tickets doesn't mean there aren't any left! I wouldn't pay $750 either but nobody has to, to see the show. Something is "worth" what someone is willing to pay for it. Free marketplace. FM didn't invent that.

while that's all true, regular ticket prices for ok seats are $200+. while that may seem insignificant to people who have tons of money, it's not to regular people.

and do i want to see the show from the back of the arena where i can barely even see the video screens? no, even the bands i go to see just out of curiosity - i made that mistake once, and i'd rather watch youtube clips than pay $60+ for that.

also, if they had a new album out by then and play 6 new songs, i'd be excited and i'd want to see that! but another oldies tour - i've heard Stevie's and Lindsey's oldies way too many times last year. the only reason to see this tour is to see the 5 together and to hear Christine's oldies that will be added to the mix. might as well go to the restroom during SN's and LB's songs.

i've watched Bruce Springsteen doc about his new album (granted not studio, but still - he's the same age as LB and this is his 18th album) and was thinking how great it was to hear live these different songs from him, which still sound so Bruce. he toured 2 years ago. he toured last year. he's touring now. worth catching every time, shows are different. not so with FM. no respect for fans whatsoever. just grab the money, and maybe here and there throw in a bone like SOTM last year and everybody has to be delighted with that. sorry. no.

[Lee]

with what Elle said. I'm nearsighted as it is anyway & I don't want to sit in the back of an area, mostly watching the show on a screen. I'm definitely not happy with the ticket prices, but I swore that I'd try & see them again if Chris joined them new album or not. If I can't get good seats (& by good I mean either like Row 6 to maybe 10 on the Floor or Lower Level right Lindsey side not too far up), then it will be a YouTube concert for me! :shrug:

Lee :(

[FM77]

[QUOTE=olive;1125128]because those seat will be priced the floor to the middle and up the side lodge/ club seats will all be at PLATINUM PRICES the last few rows and the back of the arena will be at regular prices i am not paying for bragging rights or to fill an emptiness with in just for a chance at a decent seat


Those seats are NOT all going to sell at platinum pricing. Somebody will be buying those seats at $190. These shows are so far out that there is no need to buy a bad seat if that isn't what you want. As the shows get closer, these tix will drop or become available. Lots of people on this board have purchased these tix the day of show or a few days before.

[elle]

Those seats are NOT all going to sell at platinum pricing. Somebody will be buying those seats at $190. These shows are so far out that there is no need to buy a bad seat if that isn't what you want. As the shows get closer, these tix will drop or become available. Lots of people on this board have purchased these tix the day of show or a few days before.

well, since you seem to be getting comped tix you probably haven't been following the sales (presales really). but i have, for several venues close to me.

DC show sold about 200 platinum tickets so far, during presales, none of them for less than ~$700/ticket. they are going like hotcakes. last year i think they sold 40-50 plats all together, for DC show.

aren't drops mostly when tickets held for plats and mick's and scalper and band-held tickets don't sell so they go back into the pot? at the rate these plats and mick's are selling, i don''t really see much going back into the pot. :distress:

[dontlookdown]

It's obscene.
I think I paid $15 on the Tusk tour and maybe
closet to $20 on the Mirage tour.

100 bucks is reasonable in 2014,
But $200+ for a single ticket is extreme.
Bruce Springsteen is the only big arena
act that gives a **** about ticket prices.

On the bright side, it does cut down on
the drunk riff raff that often ruin arena shows.

[FM77]

You guys should buy tix for PHX. No way are they selling 200 VIP tix for that market.

I agree that $750 is ridiculous for a ticket, but I don't fault people who buy them.

[elle]

You guys should buy tix for PHX. No way are they selling 200 VIP tix for that market.

I agree that $750 is ridiculous for a ticket, but I don't fault people who buy them.

yeah smaller markets will probably be the only chance, if you live close to them. with travel and hotel and days i'd have to take off from work PHX would be more for me than plats for DC, so that doesn't really help much. ;)

plus no way am i seeing anything related to FM in SN's home city. :p

[FM77]

yeah smaller markets will probably be the only chance, if you live close to them. with travel and hotel and days i'd have to take off from work PHX would be more for me than plats for DC, so that doesn't really help much. ;)

plus no way am i seeing anything related to FM in SN's home city. :p

I am surprised they didn't do two shows in some of these markets. I guess they opted for the VIP structure instead. Less work, same money maybe.

[TsnFan4Ever]

Actually there are many people in AZ who will spend $200+ for Fleetwood Mac and they have has always sold very well in Arizona, especially Phoenix. Many of us have been following their career since Stevie's family owned Compton Terrace and good seats have been hard to find in that market for 40 years (they usually go to the resale market as soon as they go on sale). I tried to find good seats the minute presale started for Phoenix (my first choice city) and couldn't find anything worthwhile. Just checked and there weren't any VIP tickets left for Phx. but platinum tickets are selling for around $800 and up. If you're trying to save money, you might want to check out other cities.

[nicole21290]

plus no way am i seeing anything related to FM in SN's home city. :p

Sometimes you still have the ability to surprise me, Elle. Just think of Lindsey's connection/s to the place instead, lol. You'll cope - with a little courage and fortitude! :D

http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/t529/nicolebarker1990/0b1f025c1d34c738e901942031d0368a_zpse5ff3e39.jpg

http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/t529/nicolebarker1990/0fbbeb3093cfb33b9049dbd67de79046_zps5c83420d.jpg

LB: "So, there is a common bond we share with this place, and there’s also a sense of eternal return to this place."

[TsnFan4Ever]

I just re-read the comments about Phoenix. Sorry, I thought the comment was that people wouldn't pay $200, not 200 VIP tickets. They can't be selling 200 VIP tickets, can they? From last year's descriptions, there were only about 40 people and that included people in the first 10 rows, not first 5.

The point I was trying to make is that Fleetwood Mac and Stevie have a very loyal following who will gladly pay to see them--even if it is $750 (despite that amount being ridiculous).

[elle]

I just re-read the comments about Phoenix. Sorry, I thought the comment was that people wouldn't pay $200, not 200 VIP tickets. They can't be selling 200 VIP tickets, can they? From last year's descriptions, there were only about 40 people and that included people in the first 10 rows, not first 5.

The point I was trying to make is that Fleetwood Mac and Stevie have a very loyal following who will gladly pay to see them--even if it is $750 (despite that amount being ridiculous).

i think they are selling about 20 Mick's VIP tickets / show.

but we were talking about platinum tickets which for DC were starting at like $695 and so far go up to $1850. average price was $800-900 and so far they sold about 6 times 15 pairs of those. so almost 200 individual tickets for about $800-900 each. if you check right now, you have platinums for floor 3 in DC, 10th row, offered for $750 each.

[TsnFan4Ever]

Thanks, Elle! It was a little confusing because both platinum and VIP tickets were used in the exchange. Platinum prices are really ridiculous. I can't bring myself to buy secondary market--based on the principle alone.

Let's hope the two nights in LA mean a concert DVD.

[TsnFan4Ever]

Here's another thought: why don't all of you come out here to San Diego and we can go to the show together? The first of December is beautiful in So. Cal.

[loverly13]

Regarding the platinum tickets: what's the reason they're priced so ridiculously high, other than location? I mean, I really find it hard to justify paying $1,000 for a seat in the first 5 rows without any other benefits. At least with the VIP package you get something else, even if it still doesn't really make it worth $750...

[SadAngel86]

Regarding the platinum tickets: what's the reason they're priced so ridiculously high, other than location? I mean, I really find it hard to justify paying $1,000 for a seat in the first 5 rows without any other benefits. At least with the VIP package you get something else, even if it still doesn't really make it worth $750...

Exactly.....

[BombaySapphire3]

Luckily I have a great memory and can still vividly recall the 15 dollar seats I had for the Dec 1979 Tusk show..I think I'd prefer to relive seeing the 30ish Mac in their prime rather than pay several hundred to see the 70ish version..If they do tour behind a new album from the Five however I will pay,

[Nicks Fan]

I will say this. It amazes me the number of people who contine to pay the excessively high prices for any artist. I always chalk it up to people who are so in love with the peformer(s) that no amount is too much for them. What also bothers me is that Lindsey was so quick to bash The Eagles when they were touring with no new album to promote (2001-2006) while they had SYW to promote. Here we are in 2014 and we are getting our 3rd GH type tour and they are charging a fortune to hear allot of material they have been doing for years. While I am thrilled that Christine is back I think they should have done a new album first and then went on the road. It would have made the reunion more legitimate. Based on the current prices I can only imagine what the prices will be for the next tour. I am hoping to get a good seat for both Ottawa and Minneapolis but I am not breaking the bank to do so.

[michelej1]

Here's another thought: why don't all of you come out here to San Diego and we can go to the show together? The first of December is beautiful in So. Cal.

Well, California isn't the place, but if there are venues where concerts sales are really dead and people think that tickets won't move, then tell me about those because it often makes sense to fly in to one of those places and see the show than to try to see it in some crazy, popular place like NYC or something.

Michele

[FM77]

Well, California isn't the place, but if there are venues where concerts sales are really dead and people think that tickets won't move, then tell me about those because it often makes sense to fly in to one of those places and see the show than to try to see it in some crazy, popular place like NYC or something.

Michele

That San Diego arena is small. Even the upper level seats are decent because there are no suites.

[BigBigLove]

i think they are selling about 20 Mick's VIP tickets / show.

but we were talking about platinum tickets which for DC were starting at like $695 and so far go up to $1850. average price was $800-900 and so far they sold about 6 times 15 pairs of those. so almost 200 individual tickets for about $800-900 each. if you check right now, you have platinums for floor 3 in DC, 10th row, offered for $750 each.

Fingers crossed for a 2015 LB solo tour with max $150 M&G's is all I can say. I'm doing DC and that's probably it.

[FM77]

I will be interested to see what people are able to buy tomorrow.

[nicolasjz]

It makes me sad to realize how little FM seems to care about their fans. Charging these ridiculous prices for pretty much the same concert they've been playing since 1982 is ridiculous (and let's face it, this is going to be another greatest hits tour). It's especially striking for a Springsteen fan like me. Bruce is one of the most popular live acts in history yet his ticket prices are a fraction of that of FM and he puts more song diversity in one concert than FM has in 30 years.

[Macfanforever]

I blame the greedy promoters,venues,ticket outlets with their BS service fees.

[olive]

They( promoters) are not asking $1800 in fees .... It's. The Band they want a certain amount and the promoter has to factor that into the prices

[Macfanforever]

They( promoters) are not asking $1800 in fees .... It's. The Band they want a certain amount and the promoter has to factor that into the prices

I would like to know what is the breakdown of a ticket.

Who gets what.

[saintbernard]

Why don't you just buy tickets with the regular on-sales that happen on Monday? Just because a few people here bought VIP tickets doesn't mean there aren't any left! I wouldn't pay $750 either but nobody has to, to see the show. Something is "worth" what someone is willing to pay for it. Free marketplace. FM didn't invent that.

Who cares if you're not in the first 5 rows? I don't get that obsession. Just enjoy the show. It's like being on an airplane--everyone gets there at the same time no matter what you paid to fly.

This is the most asinine comparison I think could have been used here.

Sure, everyone flying on that airplane gets to the destination at the same time but are you honestly naive enough (or don't really understand how airline seating actually works) to think that someone in coach has the exact same flight experience as someone in first class? No, they don't. If you pay for a cheaper seat, you are going to have a much more uncomfortable flight. And forget the chance of getting any perks like they do in first class. Hell, when I take my dog on vacation Rover has to ride in baggage. He gets there the same time I do but do you think his flight was near as comfortable as mine up in first class? Or coach? Nope.

From reading some comments in this thread I get the impression you don't pay for your tickets anyway. If that's true, you obviously aren't able to, or don't care to, understand where the individuals on this board who are frustrated at ticket prices are coming from because it's an issue that doesn't matter in the least to you.

Who cares if you're not in the first 5 rows? I don't get that obsession.

You can't understand why some people like to be near the stage so they don't have to carry binoculars or high-powered telescopes used only by NASA just to be able to actually see the band they paid so much to see or have waited so long to see? You can't understand why some people might like to be near the stage so they could get the opportunity to shake Stevie or Lindsey's hand? Wow, you must really be out of touch with us simple folks. Course, we should all just suck it up and pay for the cheap seats and spend the evening squinting at the stage while having beer spilled all over us by the rowdy fangirls behind us that couldn't afford the $1,000 tickets.

I'm sorry, NO band is worth tickets that cost as much as FM is charging this time around.

[olive]

I would like to know what is the breakdown of a ticket.

Who gets what.

same formula platinum seats are all gravy for talent

http://www.wisebread.com/how-much-a-breakdown-of-concert-ticket-prices

[Macfanforever]

same formula platinum seats are all gravy for talent

http://www.wisebread.com/how-much-a-breakdown-of-concert-ticket-prices

Thanks.The talent portion is more then I expected .

[olive]

Thanks.The talent portion is more then I expected .

Really.,but an extra $1600 on a ticket is a bit much

[FM77]

This is the most asinine comparison I think could have been used here.

Sure, everyone flying on that airplane gets to the destination at the same time but are you honestly naive enough (or don't really understand how airline seating actually works) to think that someone in coach has the exact same flight experience as someone in first class? No, they don't. If you pay for a cheaper seat, you are going to have a much more uncomfortable flight. And forget the chance of getting any perks like they do in first class. Hell, when I take my dog on vacation Rover has to ride in baggage. He gets there the same time I do but do you think his flight was near as comfortable as mine up in first class? Or coach? Nope.

From reading some comments in this thread I get the impression you don't pay for your tickets anyway. If that's true, you obviously aren't able to, or don't care to, understand where the individuals on this board who are frustrated at ticket prices are coming from because it's an issue that doesn't matter in the least to you.



You can't understand why some people like to be near the stage so they don't have to carry binoculars or high-powered telescopes used only by NASA just to be able to actually see the band they paid so much to see or have waited so long to see? You can't understand why some people might like to be near the stage so they could get the opportunity to shake Stevie or Lindsey's hand? Wow, you must really be out of touch with us simple folks. Course, we should all just suck it up and pay for the cheap seats and spend the evening squinting at the stage while having beer spilled all over us by the rowdy fangirls behind us that couldn't afford the $1,000 tickets.

I'm sorry, NO band is worth tickets that cost as much as FM is charging this time around.

Binoculars? NASA telescopes? Exaggerate much? I have been going to rock concerts since I was 12 and was about 14 the last time I cared about shaking someone's hand on stage.

[Macfanforever]

Really.,but an extra $1600 on a ticket is a bit much

I agree on that.I hope they are gold plated.

[saintbernard]

Binoculars? NASA telescopes? Exaggerate much?

I see hyperbole is something else you can't understand.

I have been going to rock concerts since I was 12 and was about 14 the last time I cared about shaking someone's hand on stage.

Just because it isn't important to YOU doesn't mean it isn't important to other people. Your opinion isn't the only one out there, thankfully. If everyone felt the same way you do about this Stevie would have abandoned the Edge Walk years ago. Lindsey and Stevie wouldn't go to the edge of the stage to shake hands and talk with the fans at all. There wouldn't be any need. Obviously, shaking hands and interacting with Fleetwood Mac is very important to the fans of the band because it happens at every show. Not only do the fans enjoy it, the band members do as well.

What's the point of going to a concert if you don't want to experience everything about it? That's boring. You can just sit around and listen to music at home without paying these exorbitant ticket prices.

[FM77]

I see hyperbole is something else you can't understand.



Just because it isn't important to YOU doesn't mean it isn't important to other people. Your opinion isn't the only one out there, thankfully. If everyone felt the same way you do about this Stevie would have abandoned the Edge Walk years ago. Lindsey and Stevie wouldn't go to the edge of the stage to shake hands and talk with the fans at all. There wouldn't be any need. Obviously, shaking hands and interacting with Fleetwood Mac is very important to the fans of the band because it happens at every show. Not only do the fans enjoy it, the band members do as well.

What's the point of going to a concert if you don't want to experience everything about it? That's boring. You can just sit around and listen to music at home without paying these exorbitant ticket prices.

And Stevie and Lindsey are charging you $750 for that "experience". You are complaining about that AND telling me it's the only way to enjoy the show. If people are wiling to pay that and want to pay that, I think that is fine. I am a huge fan and I get it. I will see multiple shows and enjoy this tour, the music and the show every time.

[kak125]

i am not quite sure what the fuss is about the platinum ticket prices they do that for every artist these days. if you just wait then 1. the closer it gets to the show the platinum ticket prices go down and 2. any leftover tickets will be put back in the pool of tickets closer to the show which you can buy for face value.
i always do this and have never had a problem pulling up good seats for every single show and i go to a ton of concerts. the last 2 times FM came i ended up getting front row and third row (i watched the show from the front row anyway) so its in your best advantage to wait to the buy tickets.
now if i am really cheap i wait until the day before or day of the show and go on stubhub and i can always find a ticket for at least 1/3 of the price or half price. for Madonna's MDNR tour i paid $90 a ticket for that show and those same seats were going for $350 a pop. now for Cher which i just saw last week i waited until the week before and got 5th row at face value for $159 a ticket on ticketmaster but those same seats were going for $88 the day of the show so i really should have just waited. these are sold out shows i am talking about too.

anyway what i am trying to say is there is no reason to go crazy and spend the insane amount they are asking for regarding the platinum tickets because there will always be other ways to get them later on stubhub, ebay, craigslist etc and even on ticketmaster at the last minute.

[Kubrick2788]

Just a heads up, I was able to find single floor tickets for Columbus in sections 1 and 4...if anyone was looking. Not buying them, just checking out ahead of noon for the Pittsburgh sale.

[WildHearted]

Couldn't pull up anything in the front 3 sections of the floor for Atlanta. Anyone else have luck?

[loverly13]

I can only find single tickets in the upper levels for MSG and Newark. In a queue for Wells Fargo. I need 2 tickets for my mom and I in NYC!!

[Christopher]

i am not quite sure what the fuss is about the platinum ticket prices they do that for every artist these days. if you just wait then 1. the closer it gets to the show the platinum ticket prices go down and 2. any leftover tickets will be put back in the pool of tickets closer to the show which you can buy for face value.
i always do this and have never had a problem pulling up good seats for every single show and i go to a ton of concerts. the last 2 times FM came i ended up getting front row and third row (i watched the show from the front row anyway) so its in your best advantage to wait to the buy tickets.
now if i am really cheap i wait until the day before or day of the show and go on stubhub and i can always find a ticket for at least 1/3 of the price or half price. for Madonna's MDNR tour i paid $90 a ticket for that show and those same seats were going for $350 a pop. now for Cher which i just saw last week i waited until the week before and got 5th row at face value for $159 a ticket on ticketmaster but those same seats were going for $88 the day of the show so i really should have just waited. these are sold out shows i am talking about too.


This is true. Many of my Stevie/FM friends who do this, nab great seats thrown back into the pool the week before, the day before, the day of, even mere hours before the concert starts. The caveat being that all these friends are just looking for one ticket. I want to go with my partner, and this is not a sure bet stategey even trying to get just two tickets, much less fans who are trying to get 3 on up seats for themselves and family/friends, and want to sit together. Just something to keep in mind.

[kak125]

This is true. Many of my Stevie/FM friends who do this, nab great seats thrown back into the pool the week before, the day before, the day of, even mere hours before the concert starts. The caveat being that all these friends are just looking for one ticket. I want to go with my partner, and this is not a sure bet stategey even trying to get just two tickets, much less fans who are trying to get 3 on up seats for themselves and family/friends, and want to sit together. Just something to keep in mind.

i always buy tickets in pairs and only went to one concert by myself so this has always 100% worked for me. i will say getting say 3-4 seats together is tougher but sometimes its best just to be split up just to get the best seats.

[Macfanforever]

I just spend $214.60 for the Hartford tix.The seats look OK on the seating map.
$214.60 with the BS ticket fees and shipping is average in the last few years what the casinos ,Jones Beach and some of the shed shows been charging .


Jones Beach was the same price as this show.

It looks like Chris did not influence to raise tix prices as we figured but she will help on selling more tix for FM and quicker sellouts.

If they stop in Atlantic City at the Borgata or the Boardwalk Hall .The tix seem to be the cheapest there.I dont know why.The Connecticut casinos are a ripoff.

[FM77]

I pulled PHX lowers at face right away that were decent. I think these were the same tix available for the pre-sale as I have a friend that bought the same section.

[larissamors]

Just bought tickets for both concerts in Inglewood and I bought them with my dad's credit card. Is that a problem? I'm international, so the only option they gave me was Will Call (to pick up the tickets at the venue)

[FM77]

Just bought tickets for both concerts in Inglewood and I bought them with my dad's credit card. Is that a problem? I'm international, so the only option they gave me was Will Call (to pick up the tickets at the venue)

You may have to claim them with that credit card. I assume you will have to have a picture ID as well. That could be a problem if the credit card and ID name don't match. Look at fine print for info on that show. It should all be there in terms and conditions.

[Christopher]

Well it looks like FM's promoter and management took all the decent seats to scalp again. Ticketmaster is totally rigged at this point. What a joke.

[wheart]

Well it looks like FM's promoter and management took all the decent seats to scalp again. Ticketmaster is totally rigged at this point. What a joke.

just like the stock market!!
:(

[olive]

i'm done but my husband get sec C 4th row for cher at 173 a ticket yesterday the lodge was 465

[Macfanforever]

Now crappy seats were mentioned with the presales .

Where the &^$$% the good seat tickets go.

This is BS.

Something is going on here under our eyes.

I did not look on StubHub yet but they probably have crappy seat for a kings ransom .

[FM77]

Prices will go down; people are just being greedy right now. If the promoter bought up a bunch of tix to re-sell, they will start loosening their grip when nobody is buying.

This is just an initial money grab to get what they can early. Tix will open up. I don't doubt there is demand but it isn't as intense as these on-sales seem to indicate. NOBODY sells out tickets at these prices. I could see if the band hadn't toured since 1997 but the market for FM tix have been fairly soft the last few years.

Be patient ticket buyers. The shows are MONTHS away.

[olive]

Prices will go down; people are just being greedy right now. If the promoter bought up a bunch of tix to re-sell, they will start loosening their grip when nobody is buying.

This is just an initial money grab to get what they can early. Tix will open up. I don't doubt there is demand but it isn't as intense as these on-sales seem to indicate. NOBODY sells out tickets at these prices. I could see if the band hadn't toured since 1997 but the market for FM tix have been fairly soft the last few years.

Be patient ticket buyers. The shows are MONTHS away.

says the person who is getting their tickets for free

[FM77]

says the person who is getting their tickets for free

I never buy tickets the day they go on-sale unless it is an unsual performance/situation. I bought great tickets to see the Eagles last year two days before the show. Floor seats, 12th row for $100. Totally worth it. I have seen Springsteen over 35x and usually get tix the week of the show or day of. I ALWAYS get killer seats whether it is LA, Anaheim, PHX, NY etc...

A lot of these big markets will have band "holds" on tickets. When they don't get used, they get released.

[Macfanforever]

Let me try again .Darn keyboard.

Yes .I agree about the money grabs.

Thank for those tips.I will use them next time.

[elle]

I never buy tickets the day they go on-sale unless it is an unsual performance/situation. I bought great tickets to see the Eagles last year two days before the show. Floor seats, 12th row for $100. Totally worth it. I have seen Springsteen over 35x and usually get tix the week of the show or day of. I ALWAYS get killer seats whether it is LA, Anaheim, PHX, NY etc...

A lot of these big markets will have band "holds" on tickets. When they don't get used, they get released.

Actually it depends on the band, management they hired, and how greedy they are vs how much they care for their audiences. Pearl Jam for example will make all tickets available the first day of the sale, they won't hold them back or try to scalp them. So your strategy would backfire in that case.

You are being a good sport, since you told us you have some insider connections we are taking out in response to your posts all our current frustration and hatred towards this band (that we normally love), and their incredible greed that's been on display for the last week.

[saintbernard]

And Stevie and Lindsey are charging you $750 for that "experience". You are complaining about that AND telling me it's the only way to enjoy the show. If people are wiling to pay that and want to pay that, I think that is fine. I am a huge fan and I get it. I will see multiple shows and enjoy this tour, the music and the show every time.

Let's add reading comprehension to the list along with hyperbole and fans who love the first five rows.

I never said being up front and personal with the band was the ONLY way to enjoy a show. It's one of many. It also just happens to be one thing that many fans here find really makes their concert experience more worth it for them.

Yes, I will agree with you that Stevie and Lindsey (and Mick and John and Christine) are the ones charging way more than they are worth. Just one more way this band is trying to take advantage of fans. FM isn't the only band who does it but it does say a lot to me about them that they feel the need to. Especially when there are other artists out there who don't.

If the fans pay it this time around, fine for the ones who do. However, the ones who come here and express that they aren't happy with the current ticket prices don't deserve to be told "get a cheaper seat because you don't need the seats you'd really like to have because I can't understand why you'd want to be there anyway" or "wait for the prices to come down and then get the seats you want (if they're still available)".

[kak125]

I never buy tickets the day they go on-sale unless it is an unsual performance/situation. I bought great tickets to see the Eagles last year two days before the show. Floor seats, 12th row for $100. Totally worth it. I have seen Springsteen over 35x and usually get tix the week of the show or day of. I ALWAYS get killer seats whether it is LA, Anaheim, PHX, NY etc...

A lot of these big markets will have band "holds" on tickets. When they don't get used, they get released.

totally agree when i was younger i would buy my tickets from the ticket brokers for insane prices and then about 10 years ago or so i started just waiting for tickets and it has always worked out for me. i go to probably 10 shows a year or more and always sit close just last year i got front row for my in-laws for the eagles and 2nd row for michael buble and just recently 5th row for cher etc. the list goes on and on. its really worth it just to sit tight and wait and if anybody needs help looking for tickets at the last minute let me know. i love spending the time looking for the best seat. the way i feel is if i am going to spend the cash i better get the best bang for my buck.

[sywlindseyfan]

totally agree when i was younger i would buy my tickets from the ticket brokers for insane prices and then about 10 years ago or so i started just waiting for tickets and it has always worked out for me. i go to probably 10 shows a year or more and always sit close just last year i got front row for my in-laws for the eagles and 2nd row for michael buble and just recently 5th row for cher etc. the list goes on and on. its really worth it just to sit tight and wait and if anybody needs help looking for tickets at the last minute let me know. i love spending the time looking for the best seat. the way i feel is if i am going to spend the cash i better get the best bang for my buck.

kak125, why are you so cool? haha

[FM77]

Actually it depends on the band, management they hired, and how greedy they are vs how much they care for their audiences. Pearl Jam for example will make all tickets available the first day of the sale, they won't hold them back or try to scalp them. So your strategy would backfire in that case.

You are being a good sport, since you told us you have some insider connections we are taking out in response to your posts all our current frustration and hatred towards this band (that we normally love), and their incredible greed that's been on display for the last week.

As I have said over and over, I get everyone's frustration. I have also said if I bought tickets for this tour I would be fine in the lower bowl next to the stage. I personally would not pay $750; I would wait for ticket drops from TM that will absolutely happen in the weeks and months to come.

I have never bought Pearl Jam tix but it's cool they do that for their fans. Springsteen really helped the scapling situation a few years ago by selling paperless tix (you enter venue with your credit card) and using will-call only for pick up. Even the Stones did a cool thing this year by selling nose-bleeds for $60 and then did a lottery for front row upgrades.

If FM stays the course on trying to gouge ticket buyers in every city, those secondary markets might not get added. If they do announce more dates, more cities, you will see a lot of these tickets come down in price.

[SadAngel86]

totally agree when i was younger i would buy my tickets from the ticket brokers for insane prices and then about 10 years ago or so i started just waiting for tickets and it has always worked out for me. i go to probably 10 shows a year or more and always sit close just last year i got front row for my in-laws for the eagles and 2nd row for michael buble and just recently 5th row for cher etc. the list goes on and on. its really worth it just to sit tight and wait and if anybody needs help looking for tickets at the last minute let me know. i love spending the time looking for the best seat. the way i feel is if i am going to spend the cash i better get the best bang for my buck.

I'm gonna have to PM/email you next time since you're such a pro at this! I am NO expert at buying concert tix.:laugh:

[loverly13]

I'm gonna have to PM/email you next time since you're such a pro at this! I am NO expert at buying concert tix.:laugh:

Same! You guys have seriously brought me a lot of peace of mind and have totally hedged a nervous breakdown!

[FM77]

Let's add reading comprehension to the list along with hyperbole and fans who love the first five rows.

I never said being up front and personal with the band was the ONLY way to enjoy a show. It's one of many. It also just happens to be one thing that many fans here find really makes their concert experience more worth it for them.

Yes, I will agree with you that Stevie and Lindsey (and Mick and John and Christine) are the ones charging way more than they are worth. Just one more way this band is trying to take advantage of fans. FM isn't the only band who does it but it does say a lot to me about them that they feel the need to. Especially when there are other artists out there who don't.

If the fans pay it this time around, fine for the ones who do. However, the ones who come here and express that they aren't happy with the current ticket prices don't deserve to be told "get a cheaper seat because you don't need the seats you'd really like to have because I can't understand why you'd want to be there anyway" or "wait for the prices to come down and then get the seats you want (if they're still available)".

By cheaper seat, I mean cheaper than $750. I firmly believe you will be able to buy a good seat for less than $750 to any of these shows. Sounds like you are staying home though.

[olive]

and now it as gotten out of control

I got crap for years here and on mick's board from people willing to (or had parents ) pay anything (any one remember the Mick " superfan "club only 150 dollars to join in 2003) .....Bands and Ticketmaster figured that out and now this is no choice ... i now will wait to see the next tour's prices

[guitarchick82]

My friend and I want to go, but we're waiting until the last minute. Worst case scenario: we get nosebleeds. But at least we'd still be there and will hear the band. But what we 're hoping is that these assholes with ridiculously priced tickets will be forced to lower their prices or risk getting stuck with worthless tickets.

[aleuzzi]

Toronto sold out this morning only seconds after the buying time opened online.

Wound up getting tickets for Pittsburgh but the seats are awful--as far as you can imagine. I suppose I'll spend the concert just walking around, standing in aisles, getting close as I can...

Anyone else have difficulty getting tickets for these shows?

[HomerMcvie]

It's crazy. And there were 3 of us wanting to go, and EVERYTHING had to be sold in pairs, so I got thrown under the bus(I've got nothing), and they went with a pair of seats on the side, for $375 each.

So now I either go(if I can get a single ticket!) sit by myself, or just say F*CK IT, and these RIDICULOUS prices, and hope they put out a DVD.

What a sh*tty day. I am beyond pissed.:distress:

[MikeVielhaber]

I had initially said I would go no matter what. Turns out I do have a limit. I think I'll sit this one out. I expect they'll put an album out at some point and then tour behind it. By then the novelty will have worn off and maybe the prices will be lower. The only problem with that strategy is their age. They're definitely not going to be improving as they get older at this point.

[Nicks Fan]

I hope those scalpers have to eat their tickets. I don't get why so many people are willing to pay these high prices for scalper seats. If you have seen them before why spend so much money just to hear the same songs. I wish more people had restraint like some of us and were nit blindly willing to spend the money. Maybe then the scalpers and or bands management would take the hint that we are not willing to pay your marked up prices.

[elle]

ha! 2 "resale" tickets sold through TM on MSG map now, front row right in front of Lindsey's mic, $2400+ each!!

now if someone buys these, and pays that much and then they show up at the show for their front row seats and realize Lindsey requests 30 young girls to be brought up to his mic to stand right in front of these seats, i can only imagine how these people will be pi**ed!!!!!!

[BlueDenimLamp]

and now it as gotten out of control

I got crap for years here and on mick's board from people willing to (or had parents ) pay anything (any one remember the Mick " superfan "club only 150 dollars to join in 2003) .....Bands and Ticketmaster figured that out and now this is no choice ... i now will wait to see the next tour's prices

Mick coaxed Christine out of her rabbit hole in the UK for a reason and it's not a new record it's so more $$$$ can be charged for all things "MAC"...

Rest assured this tour is simply a warm up for the "Farewell Tour"...If you think Mick's M&G's are high now just wait... I wouldn't be surprised if they are 2 or 3 times what they are now for the farewell tour...

[Nicks Fan]

I was first in line for Tix at the box office for Ottawa and the best they offered was row 36 on the floor. I passed and went online and even know you can get floor seats way back so it is not sold out. I even tried going online and buying blocks of two Tix up to the max of 8 and nothing good was being offered. They are simply trying to force you to either pay the marked up platinum Tix prices or buy a bad floor seat. I think as the date gets closer those prices will go down.

[Kubrick2788]

totally agree when i was younger i would buy my tickets from the ticket brokers for insane prices and then about 10 years ago or so i started just waiting for tickets and it has always worked out for me. i go to probably 10 shows a year or more and always sit close just last year i got front row for my in-laws for the eagles and 2nd row for michael buble and just recently 5th row for cher etc. the list goes on and on. its really worth it just to sit tight and wait and if anybody needs help looking for tickets at the last minute let me know. i love spending the time looking for the best seat. the way i feel is if i am going to spend the cash i better get the best bang for my buck.

I will be more than happy to take you up on that offer. I'm planning on Pittsburgh regardless of what it costs me. I just don't know how long I can wait. I get anxious about these kinds of things.

[MikeVielhaber]

Mick coaxed Christine out of her rabbit hole in the UK for a reason and it's not a new record it's so more $$$$ can be charged for all things "MAC"...

Rest assured this tour is simply a warm up for the "Farewell Tour"...If you think Mick's M&G's are high now just wait... I wouldn't be surprised if they are 2 or 3 times what they are now for the farewell tour...

I don't believe that at all. This isn't something orchestrated by Mick. If it was he probably wouldn't have gone on tour last year and put out new music when they could've waited and done all of that with Christine. From what I've read this whole reunion thing was initiated by Christine.

[Dreamz19]

totally agree when i was younger i would buy my tickets from the ticket brokers for insane prices and then about 10 years ago or so i started just waiting for tickets and it has always worked out for me. i go to probably 10 shows a year or more and always sit close just last year i got front row for my in-laws for the eagles and 2nd row for michael buble and just recently 5th row for cher etc. the list goes on and on. its really worth it just to sit tight and wait and if anybody needs help looking for tickets at the last minute let me know. i love spending the time looking for the best seat. the way i feel is if i am going to spend the cash i better get the best bang for my buck.

I would love to take you up on that offer. I want to see the D.C show on Oct 31. I will PM you the closer we get to the date. Thanks for offering to help people! :xoxo:

[bethelblues]

I wonder if John getting sick had something to do with Christine wanting to rejoin the band full-time. Kind of serving as the impetus, making her realize she might not get another chance to ever play with all of her old friends again.

[jkmaletic]

ha! 2 "resale" tickets sold through TM on MSG map now, front row right in front of Lindsey's mic, $2400+ each!!

now if someone buys these, and pays that much and then they show up at the show for their front row seats and realize Lindsey requests 30 young girls to be brought up to his mic to stand right in front of these seats, i can only imagine how these people will be pi**ed!!!!!!


I was JUST thinking that exact thought.

$2400?? Jeez. I know the prices will go down, but still. I didn't even try for tickets today on Ticketmaster. I plan to wait it out this time, and if something comes up later (at the face-value price) and I happen to be logged on TM at the right time, then I'll go for it. If not, I'll just get some cheaper seats and go there just to hear the music and not worry about being up front so much. These prices are a huge turn off.

:cool: - ( I never thought I'd hear myself say THAT.)

Jamie

[GypsySorcerer]

It's crazy. And there were 3 of us wanting to go, and EVERYTHING had to be sold in pairs, so I got thrown under the bus(I've got nothing), and they went with a pair of seats on the side, for $375 each.

So now I either go(if I can get a single ticket!) sit by myself, or just say F*CK IT, and these RIDICULOUS prices, and hope they put out a DVD.

What a sh*tty day. I am beyond pissed.:distress:


Same here. We were trying to get 3 tickets and nada. I guess we'll try the day of. Probably will end up with nosebleeds.

[louielouie2000]

You can no longer buy a pair of tickets for Dallas unless you go through a reseller. $2500/ticket for 3rd row Christine's side! :laugh:

[BlueDenimLamp]

I don't believe that at all. This isn't something orchestrated by Mick. If it was he probably wouldn't have gone on tour last year and put out new music when they could've waited and done all of that with Christine. From what I've read this whole reunion thing was initiated by Christine.

Mick is the reason Christine is back and it took him the better part of last year to talk her into it...The whole thing goes back at least to when Mick brought CM to Maui early last year...

[MikeVielhaber]

Mick is the reason Christine is back and it took him the better part of last year to talk her into it...The whole thing goes back at least to when Mick brought CM to Maui early last year...

If you'd read all the interviews you'd know that's not the order of things. Christine decided she wanted to do it and Mick accommodated. Mick did not talk her into it. The trip to Hawaii happened because Christine called up Mick and said she wanted to go to Hawaii to see him, not to perform. She hadn't flown in nearly 15 years. Mick said basically "that's great, but actually I'm coming to England soon so we can fly back together". So that's how that came about. He invited her on stage with him but she had already started practicing before that because she had gotten the itch to play. She didn't need to be coaxed. She was a willing participant at every step. She said she got the idea she might want to come back about 2 years ago.

[kak125]

Anybody that is interested pm me and i will put your name and show down on my list. Its almost like an obsession with me. My friends call me the ticket guru. Ha! I swear half my paycheck every month goes to concerts.

[FM77]

A friend of mine bought 6 floor tix together for PHX. Middle of the floor but still $192 each. I also just pulled 2 killer seats right next to the stage. Same $192.

[TsnFan4Ever]

It sounds like they're already releasing better seats. We tried several times for Phoenix and only found seats way in the back (don't know if single seat made a difference). I really appreciate all the suggestions about waiting until closer to the show dates for prices to fall. That's really helpful!

[StreetAngel86]

I was first in line for Tix at the box office for Ottawa and the best they offered was row 36 on the floor. I passed and went online and even know you can get floor seats way back so it is not sold out. I even tried going online and buying blocks of two Tix up to the max of 8 and nothing good was being offered. They are simply trying to force you to either pay the marked up platinum Tix prices or buy a bad floor seat. I think as the date gets closer those prices will go down.

i have only looked at a few shows
and all the seats are crap
especially on the floor.
i'm fine to wait ... but waiting 6 months is an awfully long time.
i bought tickets on ebay kinda last minute to a few SYW shows in 2004
they ended up being pretty good seats. but that was 10 years ago
llife was simplier back then
im so $ hitted off and kinda sad at these prices and the seat locations :shrug:

[secret love]

You can no longer buy a pair of tickets for Dallas unless you go through a reseller. $2500/ticket for 3rd row Christine's side! :laugh:
I brought up some [single seat] tickets for the Dallas show today using Ticketmaster. Decided on Houston though, better seats. Now to start saving for travel costs...

[sparky]

I have to admit I am a bit surprised by all of the ticket frustration. None of this is new. No one I know has pulled a ticket in the first 15 rows on a presale. Not in the last 10 years, anyway. The tickets available right away have been crap for years - for those with a seats up front ethic. The good ones always drop later. That's how ticketmonster does it. That's their schtick.
Sell the crap first, and fill the rest in slowly. The worst top tier price tickets are always the ones that are available first.

I have pulled front row pairs day of show on TM a number of times. You just have to be patient. Also, as many people have said, the StubHub prices plummet before a show. Often you can get tickets for less than face value day of show, and sometimes even a few days before. These tactics have never failed me. I understand the anxiety, but it helps to relax. They are counting on you to panic. This is a psychological sales game. Don't buy into it.

Not sure if I will see a show this tour. My plan is to scam all my industry contacts and try to get free seats. As usual LOL. But I may have a last minute twitch and StubHub or TM a ticket on show day.

I remember paying 500 bucks for front row Dance tickets at the Bowl. Not sure if that was the pair price or each. Doesn't matter. I wasn't down for the anxiety at the time and I had a high strung boyfriend. I am more relaxed now. No way I am paying 750 today. It isn't that important to me. I would gladly give Stevie 750 if she promised to buy a new outfit with it, but no chance I would pay that for a seat.

[wondergirl9847]

Since they are talking about more US dates early next year, I think I might even wait until they come back through. Perhaps, if they add Oklahoma dates, I might take the drive up there. :)

I HATE American Airlines Center in Dallas anyway. Just saw Pat Benatar/Cher there and could barely hear them.

[lovethemac1]

I would gladly give Stevie 750 if she promised to buy a new outfit with it, but no chance I would pay that for a seat.[/QUOTE]

Hahahaha, love it!!!

[michelej1]

I would gladly give Stevie 750 if she promised to buy a new outfit with it, but no chance I would pay that for a seat.



Well, she will have new outfits. There's no guarantee that we'll like them though.

Michele

[Lee]

I wonder if John getting sick had something to do with Christine wanting to rejoin the band full-time. Kind of serving as the impetus, making her realize she might not get another chance to ever play with all of her old friends again.

You know, I wondered the same thing. I mean look @ the timing of it all. :shrug:

Lee :)

[wheart]

Well, she will have new outfits. There's no guarantee that we'll like them though.

Michele

you seem very sure about the new outfits. I'm not. I'm guessing she'll recycle last year's outfits. I hope I'm wrong.

[olive]

WE All (ok some of the 3560 members here ) need to post how we feel about this on their Wall .and Fleetwood Mac's
I have had 2 comments removed and I saw a few others they removed but if enough people do it it might get heard . and it only takes a minute

[Deeshere]

You can no longer buy a pair of tickets for Dallas unless you go through a reseller. $2500/ticket for 3rd row Christine's side! :laugh:

Ok, I've got to rant about this. I know this always happens when you want to go to a concert and I know it's too be expected too, but the scalpers drive me crazy and now that Christine has rejoined the band, it seems the ticket scalpers are much worse this time around.

I barely got my tickets at 200.00 a piece before the Dallas show pretty much sold out. There maybe a few single seats left here and there in the arena, but I was told by a man working at Ticketmaster (Monday at 12:30pm) that almost all the tickets left for the Dallas show were single seats ONLY and even those were going fast. He said people were snapping up the single seats up trying to get seats as close together as possible before all the tickets were gone.

Before the tickets went on sale Monday to the general public I tried to get tickets using the AMEX presale and the tickets that were coming up then were crap tickets, so I was hoping they were holding some good seats back to sale to the general public and decided to wait till Monday to buy my tickets. But no, it looks like a good portion of the tickets were actually bought up by the ticket scalpers during the pre-sale and you can now buy your Fleetwood Mac ticket on StubHub at double, triple, quadruple... etc....etc.. the original price

I'm fine with someone trying to make some money, but right now (while I'm typing) there are 1214 tickets for sale on Stubhub for the Dallas Fleetwood Mac Show. The prices range 112.00 (ok price) to $5,502.00 for tickets on the 3rd level in the nose bleed section ?!?! (blood sucker) :mad: Not everyone selling their ticket is trying to bleed the regular Mac fan, but the ones that are, are really ticking me off because regular working people can't afford 400.00, 500.00, 600.00 and up for a ticket (and God bless the Mac Fan's that can afford them, because I know your there and you've paid ridiculous prices for your tickets in the past).

And while some may say that, that's capitalism and you snooze you lose, I think it's really FU**ED that anyone thinks it's ok to buy a concert ticket (to any concert) and then turn around and sell it at about a 9100% mark up (60.00 x 9100% = 5,460.00)

And what's even worse is that a large portion of the tickets appear to have been bought during the pre-sale (because I was checking Subhub during the pre-sale too, to see if there were any decent tickets available there and the ticket prices were sky high then too) so not only did the scalpers get a lot of the best tickets to the concert and JACK UP THE PRICES UP, but the BAS**RDS also got them at a DISCOUNTED PRICE TOO.... Scalpers SUX :mad:

[FM77]

What people ask and what people spend are not the same. Casual Mac fans aren't going to pay $400 and those prices will drop drastically as the show nears. True fans will have an opportunity to buy these at face or even less. Scalpers do suck but it is the nature of the beast.

I bought Eagles tickets last fall from a broker a few days before the show that were below face. They lost money. I got 4 great floor seats.

[BigAl84]

I had a good laugh today thinking about the current ticket situation and then thinking back to 2009 when Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland had to block off entire sections due bad ticket sales AND they freely upgraded entire sections to closer sections. Those were the days, HA!

[michelej1]

The thing is, I have sometimes waited for tickets to drop and it never happened.

At the very least I would think the Stubhubs of the world would stop their 2 ticket minimum requirement closer to the show, but they don't always do that.

Sure, if they sell an odd number of tickets and have one left over, you can buy singles then. But other times I've seen the same two tickets stubbornly remain on sale at the same high price right up to the day of the concert.

I agree with the people who have done this a lot and say that tickets will drop. Most of them will. But I've also learned the hard way that not all of them do.


Michele

[CADreaming]

How is anything considered face value when TM is selling the tickets at $1800 each for floor seats?

That's NOT face value. And, it's wrong.

[Dreamz19]

WE All (ok some of the 3560 members here ) need to post how we feel about this on their Wall .and Fleetwood Mac's
I have had 2 comments removed and I saw a few others they removed but if enough people do it it might get heard . and it only takes a minute

The other day I saw a lot of angry comments on their FB page regarding the high ticket prices. Not sure if it has been removed since or not.

[FM77]

How is anything considered face value when TM is selling the tickets at $1800 each for floor seats?

That's NOT face value. And, it's wrong.

$1800 is not face value. TM is now in the scalping business.

[HomerMcvie]

$1800 is not face value. TM is now in the scalping business.

Yep. Absolutely. I can't believe that "somehow" they've not been prosecuted for this practice. It's complete BS.

[TsnFan4Ever]

I just looked again at the tickets available for the two Saturday shows for LA and anything worth buying is all showing "resale" and they now even are color-coding the tickets to distinguish between TM's "resale" tickets (which start at $451) and "venue" tickets--which are either all the way in the back for floor seats or in the balcony right next to the stage (which could easily be blocked by equipment).

There are two really good seats in the second row in the front section for Saturday, Nov. 29--at "just" $1500 each. This is outrageous and I don't understand how TM is getting away with it. I thought there were laws against scalping in CA (or it just against individuals--who don't have the same rights anymore as large corporations, but I digress).

In a moment of weakness and out of total exasperation during presale when I couldn't find anything else, I did break down and buy their totally ridiculously priced VIP ticket for the San Diego show because there's a good chance this is their last tour together and I've never been that close to the stage--for my seat anyway.

Like everyone has said, this is the worst concert buying experience I've ever had. If this is how it's going to be for FM shows, I will never pay to see them again.

Let's just hope that the 3 days in LA mean that a DVD is coming...

[goldustsongbird]

There are two really good seats in the second row in the front section for Saturday, Nov. 29--at "just" $1500 each. This is outrageous and I don't understand how TM is getting away with it. I thought there were laws against scalping in CA (or it just against individuals--who don't have the same rights anymore as large corporations, but I digress).


When I looked at LA's last night, they were selling floor seats for the Forum at over 600. Insane. Stubhub went as high as 6 thousand for two in the first row in Toronto. Are they ****ing serious?!? I know FM has nothing to do with those prices, but if they didn't ask so much in the first place, people wouldn't go to such ridiculous lengths with them.

Definitely the worst buying experience I've had, but I'm glad I'm going without blowing my bank account out too much.

[FM77]

When I looked at LA's last night, they were selling floor seats for the Forum at over 600. Insane. Stubhub went as high as 6 thousand for two in the first row in Toronto. Are they ****ing serious?!? I know FM has nothing to do with those prices, but if they didn't ask so much in the first place, people wouldn't go to such ridiculous lengths with them.

Definitely the worst buying experience I've had, but I'm glad I'm going without blowing my bank account out too much.

Again, what sellers ask for tix and what they get are not the same.

[FM77]

Good singles right next to the stage are still available in PHX.

[Macfanforever]

The FM Tix are in the mail.So watch for them.Thats if you get the physical tickets themselves .




I just received my tix today for the Hartford XL Center.I notice there was no info receipt paper and adverts bill stuffers along with ticket.

I guess the more the merrier they will save on paper plus less cost for them as they collect their convenience fees as they go up in the meantime.

Another thought .The XL Centers tickets are through the partner deal with Ticketmaster-Live Nation .Maybe that could be the reason.

[goldustsongbird]

Again, what sellers ask for tix and what they get are not the same.

Little late to this, but how's that?

[ChickenStu]

When I saw them late last year in London the tickets only cost around £50 a pop. I didn't think it was unreasonable and I only get to go to concerts once in a blue moon. Seats were in the nosebleeds but other than that...

[mottabam]

$1800 is not face value. TM is now in the scalping business.

I think they have been for some time now. They started with partnering with the National Association of Ticket Brokers by allocating blocks of sections to re-sellers, then came the Platinum Seating, followed by resale tickets right on the ticketmaster website. Basically these brokers have a huge lobby in Washington and their is enough $$$ in it to keep the politicians on both sides of the aisle silent.

I wanted to go to opening night but decided against it because of the the lack of tickets at face value. I hope their will be a DVD because I'll be sitting this one out until they roll into Tampa for the last show of 2014.

[vivfox]

[/B]I wanted to go to opening night but decided against it because of the the lack of tickets at face value. I hope their will be a DVD because I'll be sitting this one out until they roll into Tampa for the last show of 2014.

So you won't be sitting this one out since you will be attending the Tampa show after all.

[Macfanforever]

[/B]

I think they have been for some time now. They started with partnering with the National Association of Ticket Brokers by allocating blocks of sections to re-sellers, then came the Platinum Seating, followed by resale tickets right on the ticketmaster website. Basically these brokers have a huge lobby in Washington and their is enough $$$ in it to keep the politicians on both sides of the aisle silent.

I wanted to go to opening night but decided against it because of the the lack of tickets at face value. I hope their will be a DVD because I'll be sitting this one out until they roll into Tampa for the last show of 2014.

Yes I agree on the corrupt way they are doing tix these days.Tix prices is one of the main reasons I cut my multiple show count on this tour.The other reason is I hate fall/winter concert tours because of the cold and crappy travel weather.

I'm trying to decide who's worse .The ticket brokers or big oil corps.

I hate to say this .They might get the message if the concert goers boycott going to the concerts.

[mottabam]

So you won't be sitting this one out since you will be attending the Tampa show after all.

Correct. I meant to say, I won't be going to opening night and will wait till the Tampa show since I do have decent floor seats that were face value.

Besides the Mirage tour this will be the only Fleetwood Mac tour that I will only attend one show.

[Macfanforever]

I got a email today about Class Member vs Live Nation/Ticketmaster + PNC Bank Arts Center and the Susquehanna Bank Center in New Jersey.

I Was at both venues between 6/23/2003 to 6/15/2011 according to their time frame enjoying Stevie and FM shows .

Did anybody get this same email in the last couple of days.

Heres more info about this case.

https://eclaim.kccllc.net/caclaimforms/TLK/home.aspx

Can somebody please enlighten me what I will gain from this suit.

Why they dont come clean and drop those inflated BS service fees and just charge face value.

[elle]

wonder why our dear FM members don't care to do anything like this? ;)



http://m.k102.com/onair/patrick-knight-41874/breaking-news-eric-church-cancels-902-12290223

BREAKING NEWS: Eric Church cancels 902 Minneapolis tickets bought by scalpers


BREAKING NEWS -

According to an article in Country Weekly, Eric Church has canceled 902 ticket orders that were bought illegally by scalpers. He and his team noticed that the scalpers had exceeded the allowed limit of tickets when they went on sale.

Those tickets will be put back on sale to the general public at 5 PM Central Time! Check the concert page at k102.com for more details and links to buy your tickets.

Church has sold more than 14,000 tickets to his September 16th show at the Target Center.

"A lot of acts just want to sell as many tickets as they can and they don't care who they sell them to," Church said in a release. He added, "I want my fans to be the ones who buy tickets to my shows, and I want scalpers to back off. I can't stop ticket scalpers completely, but I can definitely make it harder for them."



(Source: Country Weekly)

[SadAngel86]

wonder why our dear FM members don't care to do anything like this? ;)



http://m.k102.com/onair/patrick-knight-41874/breaking-news-eric-church-cancels-902-12290223

BREAKING NEWS: Eric Church cancels 902 Minneapolis tickets bought by scalpers


BREAKING NEWS -

According to an article in Country Weekly, Eric Church has canceled 902 ticket orders that were bought illegally by scalpers. He and his team noticed that the scalpers had exceeded the allowed limit of tickets when they went on sale.

Those tickets will be put back on sale to the general public at 5 PM Central Time! Check the concert page at k102.com for more details and links to buy your tickets.

Church has sold more than 14,000 tickets to his September 16th show at the Target Center.

"A lot of acts just want to sell as many tickets as they can and they don't care who they sell them to," Church said in a release. He added, "I want my fans to be the ones who buy tickets to my shows, and I want scalpers to back off. I can't stop ticket scalpers completely, but I can definitely make it harder for them."



(Source: Country Weekly)

FM should totally do this and not be in it for the money all the time! Wake up FM and Ticketmaster!

[Macfanforever]

wonder why our dear FM members don't care to do anything like this? ;)



http://m.k102.com/onair/patrick-knight-41874/breaking-news-eric-church-cancels-902-12290223

BREAKING NEWS: Eric Church cancels 902 Minneapolis tickets bought by scalpers


BREAKING NEWS -

According to an article in Country Weekly, Eric Church has canceled 902 ticket orders that were bought illegally by scalpers. He and his team noticed that the scalpers had exceeded the allowed limit of tickets when they went on sale.

Those tickets will be put back on sale to the general public at 5 PM Central Time! Check the concert page at k102.com for more details and links to buy your tickets.

Church has sold more than 14,000 tickets to his September 16th show at the Target Center.

"A lot of acts just want to sell as many tickets as they can and they don't care who they sell them to," Church said in a release. He added, "I want my fans to be the ones who buy tickets to my shows, and I want scalpers to back off. I can't stop ticket scalpers completely, but I can definitely make it harder for them."



(Source: Country Weekly)


Wow. Yes .All the artists should get involved instead of the scalpers getting the hard earned loot from the fans and concert goers.

Nice job Eric .I hope others follow suit.

[elle]

Wow. Yes .All the artists should get involved instead of the scalpers getting the hard earned loot from the fans and concert goers.

Nice job Eric .I hope others follow suit.

i wish. most won't and are probably in on it, sadly.

[vivfox]

I got a email today about Class Member vs Live Nation/Ticketmaster + PNC Bank Arts Center and the Susquehanna Bank Center in New Jersey.
Can somebody please enlighten me what I will gain from this suit?

If you can prove to them, which shouldn't be too hard considering they sent YOU the e mail, that you attended a show at these venues during the time period allotted, then you will receive 3 free tickets to sit on the lawn(aka the nose bleed section) to any 3 shows of your choice.

[Macfanforever]

i wish. most won't and are probably in on it, sadly.

Yes I agree.Its sad that we have to cut back on going to see our favorite band do to these crazy tix prices.

Maybe if we are lucky and FM is not pooped out from touring the states and across the big pond .They will swing around for a summer tour in 2015 at the sheds and casinos with cheaper seats.

I will make up for loss of not seeing more shows on the first leg.

[Macfanforever]

If you can prove to them, which shouldn't be too hard considering they sent YOU the e mail, that you attended a show at these venues during the time period allotted, then you will receive 3 free tickets to sit on the lawn(aka the nose bleed section) to any 3 shows of your choice.

Yes I just read and filled out the info on the link I provided in the earlier post .

Whiiiippppppy Doooooooo. as little kitty say.Freaking free lawn seats .Plus and big $5 bucks off the next tix purchase.

Will FM wont be going to those venues this summer so I take the $5 bucks and use it next year if FM or Stevie stops at those venues.

Screw the freaking lawn seats .I retired from sitting on the lawn and tired of drunks tripping on me and spilling their beer all over me.I end up going home smelling like a drunk.

[Nicks Fan]

Tom Petty did something similar back in 2006.

This just in from Tony Dimitriades, manager of Tom Petty & the
Heartbreakers.

As promised, we have continued to investigate how our fan club
tickets were acquired and distributed during last week's presales,
particularly in Minnesota. And with the help of the folks at
Ticketmaster and Signatures, who at our request have scoured scalper
and secondary ticket outlets, we have identified approximately 460
tickets for the June 26 and 27 concerts at the Xcel Energy Center in
St. Paul, Minn. that were allocated for Highway Companions Club
members, but which were either resold or acquired by scalpers in
clear violation of the fan club conditions of membership.

THOSE TICKETS HAVE NOW BEEN CANCELED ALONG WITH THE ASSOCIATED FAN
CLUB MEMBERSHIPS. We will make these tickets available to fan club
members who comply with the conditions of fan club membership and are
willing to pick up their tickets at a special fan club Will Call
window on the night of the show. In order to accomplish this, a new
Internet on-sale of these tickets open only to fan club members will
be announced shortly.


**Please DO NOT CALL Ticketmaster, the Fan Club, or the building box
office regarding your tickets. Cancellation emails have been sent via
email to the address associated with the Ticketmaster transaction. If
you did not post your tickets for resale, your order should not have
been canceled. If you did not receive a cancellation email, but you
are concerned about your tickets, or if you purchased tickets from
any source other than Ticketmaster, you may check our posting of the
canceled seat locations. If you purchased tickets from an
unauthorized source, and those tickets were canceled, your only
recourse is through the unauthorized seller.
We will continue to be vigilant and to make every effort to make the
fan club an enjoyable and rewarding experience for all members. In
fact, last Tuesday, we were able to identify and remedy within
minutes a problem at the Denver presale.

An apology from the Pepsi Center's box office manager will be found
elsewhere on TomPetty.com, and those fans who purchased bad tickets
inadvertently released from an inventory other than that set aside
for the fan club will be contacted and offered better tickets.

By now, you are probably also aware that we have responded to your
ticketing concerns and desires by changing the way fan club tickets
are delivered. Beginning with this week's presales (ie. Those from
May 2 onwards), Highway Companions Club members will be required to
pick up their tickets from a special fan club will call window.
Tickets will only be released to members who can show an ID and the
credit card that matches their ticket purchase information.

To be clear, only the St. Paul tickets that have been canceled will
be re-sold to fan club members, and it is only those tickets that
will be required to be picked up at will call with proper
identification. All other St. Paul fan club tickets purchased in last
week's presale will remain valid.

We don't claim to have completely eliminated all reselling activity
on these or any other shows, but this is definitely a step in the
right direction and a major strike on behalf of the good guys.

Our thanks to Xcel Energy Center, Ticketmaster, Signatures and the
promoters Jam Productions, all of whom responded to the call with
total commitment and all their resources.

[Musicman408]

Correct. I meant to say, I won't be going to opening night and will wait till the Tampa show since I do have decent floor seats that were face value.

Besides the Mirage tour this will be the only Fleetwood Mac tour that I will only attend one show.

Face value floor seats for Tampa? When did you get them? Where are they?

[Macfanforever]

I remember Bruce Springsteen fans had problems with tix for his concerts.

[FM77]

But Bruce has done a lot to fix that or at least tried to. He does paperless tix which are difficult to re-sell and also will-call only for really good seats.

[welcomechris]

Fleetwood Mac Means So Much To Me, But The Prices Are Insane! The Worst Ticket In Madison Square Garden is $151

[olive]

Fleetwood Mac Means So Much To Me, But The Prices Are Insane! The Worst Ticket In Madison Square Garden is $151

i know it sucks they are keeping people from seeing them

[FM77]

You can buy side stage lower bowl in PHX for $139 on TM.

[Macfanforever]

I got this email from the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City.Which I get tix updates from them since I was there to see FM perform there in 2009.

You can see the complete 2015 Miss America pagent for the same price of a FM ticket.

---------------2015 Miss America Competition---------------------

Exclusive Pre-Sale Offer!
2015 Miss America Competition
September 9-14, 2014

BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW!
Pre-Sale Code: BOARDWALK
Offer valid: Friday, May 9 at 10 AM
through Monday, May 12 at 10 PM


Series ticket prices are: $200, $150, $100, and $60.

Series tickets will include admission to:

Preliminary Nights:
Tuesday, September 9 at 7 PM
Wednesday, September 10 at 7 PM
Thursday, September 11 at 7 PM; and

Final Night:
Sunday, September 14 which airs live on ABC at 9 PM EST.


The Miss America Competition will once again return home to Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall this September. Ticket holders will witness 53 contestants vie for the crown in categories including Lifestyle and Fitness in Swimsuit, Evening Wear, Talent, and on-stage question. A panel of renowned celebrity judges will determine who will succeed Nina Davuluri and become Miss America 2015. Series tickets will go on sale to the general public on Tuesday, May 13 at noon.


Not bad for what you are getting.


For the price of a Mick meet and greet tix .I would like to meet the whole band and tag along for a few days.

[welcomechris]

I love Fleetwood Mac and I would love to see them on tour but tickets are way to expensive so I can't even get a bad seat and go see them. I don't have that kind of money! It is way to expensive I mean come on, over $200 for two of the worst seats in Madison Square Garden? Unreasonable :distress: :shrug:

[olive]

you can't blame them .

blame the I will and did pay anything for tickets from a 3rd party ticket broker that both ticketmaster and artist was aware of and participated in the sale now they just cut the broker out of the picture to pocket more for themselves .

It's the way it's done know and until as I have been saying for years there are empty seats they will keep the price as high as they can .

I can afford to buy as many seat as i want I just wont, no one is worth it it's just a concert .